The surfboards are certainly the most ambitious product Octovo has rolled out yet. Thus far the design team's products have included wallets, combs, phone cases, and bags, all things to make traveling easier.

The surfboard, however, represents a deeper step in their goal of connecting with the environment in ways other than just by touching a screen. In that way, Octovo is "the complete opposite on the spectrum of checking Twitter," Ammunition partner told Wired.